Germany Faces Peace Terms After Cabinet Session
Berlin reports indicate probable peace terms are being drafted with a lengthy cabinet session. Some foresee Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau resisting signing, but most expect Germany to accept given its helpless position. A translation of the treaty should reach Weimar Friday amid limited telegraphic dispatches.
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Senators Debate Versailles Treaty Criticism Warmed by League View
Washington May 8 senators completed review of the Versailles treaty summary and voiced varied opinions. Some urged waiting for the full text while others urged not joining a formal League of Nations pledge or a triple alliance with Britain and France. Senator Hitchcock praised the covenant as the constitution of the League, calling the treaty monumental and morally standard.
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Doctors Disagree in Garrison Case
Seattle May 8 Testimony in Ruth Garrison trial for murder of Mrs Grace G Storrs ended today with two hour limits per side and jurors likely by Friday. Defense witness Dr F T Wilt described Miss Garrison as having a sub normal brain development and lack of emotion while state expert Dr D A Nicholson judged the girl mentally fit.
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Towers pilots two planes to Halifax but third is lost
Halifa x May 8 The navy reports no further information on the missing NC-4 seaplane. Officials believe oil pump trouble forced a descent after Rockaway launch. Commander Read aimed to contact passing ships or destroyers but no contact found. crew safety not yet in doubt.
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Steel Mills and Railway Director Lock Horns in Open Market
New York May 8 Walker D Hines director general of the rail roads announced the railroad administration will seek competitive bids for 200000 tons of steel rails. He said they will buy steel daily on a competitive basis as needed after discussions with steel interests and the industrial board.
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Mystery of Navy Dirigible Flight Delayed Or Gone
May 8 reports say Lieut Commander Jb W Coll led the C-5 from the naval air base for Montauk N J via Rockaway. Navy officers kept silent on possible Halifax plans withRockaway to Mass routes. eventually the dirigible landed at Rockaway Point and expected Montauk flights to finish next day amid weather notes for Montana.
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Two giant seaplanes reach port after 540 mile flight
NC-1 and NC-3 arrive safely in harbor after a nine hour voyage from Rockaway Point covering about 625 miles total. NC-4 remains missing as destroyers and other craft search the sea between Cape Cod and the Kimberley while Weather expert Prof. McAdie forecasts favorable conditions for another day and officials promise full British support for the airmen’s next leg to Trepassey Newfoundland.
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France US UK accord eyed as temporary security pact
Paris reports a joint action engagement by the United States and Great Britain to aid France against unprovoked attack. Close officials say it is not a formal alliance but a stopgap until the League of Nations is established, potentially prompting Congress to consider rapid military support for France.
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Humbert Escapes But Two Are Guilty
In Paris a senator charged with dealings with the enemy was acquitted. Captain Georges Jule Ladoux, former chief of the war ministry intelligence bureau, and four co-defendants with Humbert also acquitted. Pierre e noir received death. William Desouches was sentenced to five years. Charles Humpert, ex editor of Le Journal, was arrested in 1918 during Bolo Pasha’s treason trial. Evidence later tied Humbert to enemy contact.
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Greatest wheat crop ever known assured
Washington on May 8 reports the top winter wheat crop in prospect for this year with an estimated production of 899,915,000 bushels. Kansas accounts for about 22 percent of the output, and Indiana shows strong figures. Conditions have been excellent from April 1 to May 1, reaching record May 1 condition, suggesting a possible harvest exceeding 200,000,000 bushels if favorable weather continues.
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Roosevelt Declines Nomination at Legion Caucus
At the American Legion caucus in St Louis delegates pressed to force Lt Col Roosevelt into the chair, but he declined saying he had no wish to hold office. Maj Henry D Lindsley of Dallas was elected chairman amid calls to name Roosevelt. Roosevelt urged others to lead and complained of a grand stand accusation. Col Bennett Clark presided briefly before the motion to nominate Roosevelt failed. Sullivan and Humphreys named first and second vice chairmen. A third vice chairman to be chosen later. A resolution to push drastic anti LW W laws was set for tomorrow. The caucus also learned of a potential floor transfer to the George Washington Memorial Association for a permanent Legion use.
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Tornado tears through Texan valley killing many
Corpus Christi Texas May 8 a powerful tornado swept southwest Texas devastating the lower Rio Grande valley wrecking farmhouses and crops. Reports indicate at least fifteen people died with fears of higher tolls, many of them Mexicans. A hail storm accompanied the wind causing further damage. In Mission Texas a separate tornado struck a train shed killing six people and injuring one as they sheltered inside.
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Postal workers get eight and a half hour day nationwide
York May Charles B general chairman of the Telegraph system announced to begin June 1 an eight and a half hour day for all postal employes in the United States. Details of the change in working conditions were not yet worked out but preliminary approval came from Postmaster General Burleson. The shorter workday applies to all postal offices and to workers in companies with similar conditions across the states.
Government to sell white flour at 11.50 a barrel
New York May Julius Barnes United States Wheat director announced on his return Chicago that 4,000,000 bushels of Indian wheat were allocated to the United States for mills lacking stocks under the new crop. He said flour prices declined last week and the Grain Corporation will sell current stocks at 11.50 per barrel in carload lots to bona fide users through ports including Boston New York Philadelphia and Baltimore until the domestic situation improves.
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Butte and Tolm Mayor Reappoints Stodasy Amid Tours
Fragmentary report notes Lat Lieutenant Stivers arriving in York for policing matters and a reappointment by Mayor Stodasy of Tolm. Mentions meetings, gardening and study groups, with references to Butte Mecca tours and financial advertising.
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